Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Rowlands Castle
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Rowlands Castle.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Rowlands Castle
Funeral and wake catering in Rowlands Castle, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
Around Rowlands Castle, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Rowlands Castle?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Rowlands Castle hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Rowlands Castle is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Rowlands Castle? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
After a funeral in Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. For wakes in Rowlands Castle, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Rowlands Castle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Rowlands Castle to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Rowlands Castle station is in Rowlands Castle itself. Rowlands Castle is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the PO9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Rowlands Castle, we also cover Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Rowlands Castle: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rowlands Castle?
Rowlands Castle has its own station: Rowlands Castle station.
We are gathering after a service at The Church on the Green: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch